Lotensin Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • headache
  • cough

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • high levels of potassium in the blood
  • low blood pressure

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • low energy
  • a skin rash
  • nausea

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia
  • decreased blood platelets
  • very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell
  • low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
  • abnormal heart rhythm
  • vocal cord swelling
  • inflammation in the lungs due to an allergic reaction
  • damage to the liver and inflammation
  • a blockage of the bile duct that resulting in high bilirubin levels
  • acute inflammation of the pancreas
  • black tarry stools
  • acute kidney failure
  • pemphigus, a type of skin disorder
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • an abnormal increase in muscle tone
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • a type of allergic reaction involving the intestines called intestinal angioedema
  • a type of allergic reaction involving the head and neck called head and neck angioedema

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • an infection
  • altered interest in having sexual intercourse
  • inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses
  • bronchitis
  • asthma
  • a type of stomach irritation called gastritis
  • constipation
  • urinary tract infection
  • the inability to have an erection
  • increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun
  • itching
  • hair loss
  • arthritis
  • joint pain
  • muscle pain
  • difficulty sleeping
  • excessive sweating
  • taste impairment
  • temporary redness of face and neck
  • trouble breathing
  • vomiting
  • an increased need to urinate often
  • nervousness
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
  • generalized weakness
  • anxious feelings
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